Flynn backs Murray in leadership race

Oakville Beaver

As a Liberal leadership race prepares to ensue in Ontario, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn has said he is throwing his support behind Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray in the race for the leadership of the Ontario Liberals.

Flynn characterized all those running for the leadership as fine individuals and outstanding colleagues, but said Murray has stood out as the candidate with innovative and workable ideas on important issues.

“People I listen to in my riding say they want our next leader, and Premier, to listen to communities,” said Flynn.

“Glen’s ideas for community empowerment and tax relief for modest and middle-income Ontarians and start-up business investment are the kinds of ideas that will bring real renewal to our party and to Ontario.”

If made Premier, Murray has vowed to bring in tax cuts for modest and middle income Ontarians and tuition reform and relief for university and college students, making school more affordable when they need financial help.

He has also pledged to bring in community energy planning, so cities, towns and regions have a say in energy projects early on, rather than leaving decision-making to Queen’s Park or government agencies.

“I waited and consulted with local Liberals before deciding which candidate to support for the Ontario Liberal leadership,” said Flynn.

“I’m glad I waited because I like the ideas I hear from Glen, and I think Oakville will like them too.”

The Liberal leadership position was vacated by the resignation of Premier Dalton McGuinty in October.